Answer : No, an Opossum is not heavier than a Badger
The average weight of an Opossum is 3 kg, (7 lbs) versus 12 kg, (26 lbs) for a Badger
Name | Name:Opossum | Name:Badger |
Weight | Weight:3 kg, (7 lbs) | Weight:12 kg, (26 lbs) |
| * ranges from .5 to 6kg | * ranges from 11 to 14kg |
Height | Height:20 cm, (7.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
Top Speed | Top Speed:25 kph, (16 mph) | Top Speed:30 kph, (19 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):2 | Lifespan in Wild (years):7 |
Description | Description:Opossums live in dry habitats throughout South and Central America. They have pouches where they carry their babies after birth, and are known for hanging upside down from their tails, and playing dead when threatened. | Description:Badgers are scavenging animals from western Asia and Europe. They can be black, white, or brown, and are powerful enough to fight off much larger animals. |
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